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　　On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Clarke, dressed for going out, took her handbag with her money and her key in it, pulled the door behind her to lock it and went to the Over 60s Club. She always went there on Thursdays. It was a nice outing for an old woman who lived alone.

　　At six o’clock she came home, let herself in and at once smelt cigarette smoke. Cigarette smoke in her house? How? Had somebody got in? She checked the back door and the windows. All were locked or fastened, as usual. There was no sign of forced entry. Had anything been taken? She went from room to room, checking. Yes, some things were missing — her small radio, her spare watch, a camera. That was all, she thought; but she couldn’t be sure just yet. She was annoyed, of course, but rather glad that nothing had been thrown about.

　　Over a cup of tea she wondered whether someone might have a key that fitted her front door — “a master key” perhaps. So she stayed at home the following Thursday. Nothing happened. Was anyone watching her movements? On the Thursday after that she went out at her usual time, dressed as usual, but she didn’t go to the club. Instead she took a short cut home again, letting herself in through the garden and the back door. She settled down to wait.

　　It was just after four o’clock when the front door bell rang. Mrs. Clarke was making a cup of tea at the time. The bell rang again, and then she heard her letter-box being pushed open. With the kettle（壺）of boiling water in her hand, she moved quietly towards the front door. A long piece of wire（金屬絲）appeared through the letter-box, and then a hand. The wire turned and caught around the knob（門把手） on the door-lock. Mrs. Clarke raised the kettle and poured the water over the hand. There was a shout outside, and the skin seemed to drop off the fingers like a glove. The wire fell to the floor, the hand was pulled back, and Mrs. Clarke heard the sound of running feet.

　　That evening she reported the matter to the police. They were not too pleased, but they came and took away the wire and the skin. “It was only self-protection,” she told the officer. “An old woman must try to look after herself.” With the help of a doctor, the police found the man and recovered Mrs. Clarke’s things. She has become something of heroine at the Over 60s Club.

1. When did Mrs. Clarke go to the Over 60s Club?

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2. Why did the smell of cigarette smoke surprise her?

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3. On the third Thursday, did Mrs. Clarke go out at her usual time?

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4. What was Mrs. Clarke doing when she was waiting for the thief?

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5. What is Mrs. Clarke like?

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Jim and Lucy are brother and sister. Jim is 18 and Lucy is 16. They are students. Winter vacation is coming and they want to find something *to do during the winter vacation. Now they’re reading the newspaper want ads at home.

Ad11:                    Ad2:                     Ad3:                             

Tutor* wanted: Are you good at English? Do you like kids? Can you work on weekends? If your answer is “Yes”, then we have a job for you as a tutor. Please call Frank at 865-78312.                 

Chess club: Do you like to play chess? Do you want to play chess well? Mr Green can teach you. You can come here every Friday afternoon. Tel: 883-99950. Room 102 in School’s PE Building.*        

Help wanted: Do you want to work at a restaurant? Do you like to work late? Do you like to meet people? Are you 18-23 years old? Are you free* during the winter vacation? Then come and work for us as a waiter. Call Jodie’s Restaurant at 886-55777.

 

1.In Ad1, they need ________.

A．a(chǎn) waiter           B．a(chǎn) reporter         C．a(chǎn) nurse           D．a(chǎn) tutor

2.What can Mr Green teach people?

A．To swim           B．To dance          C．To play chess       D．To speak English

3.Jim joins the chess club. When does he go to the club?

A．Every day.                             B．Every Friday afternoon.

C．Every Sunday afternoon.                  D．On weekends.

4.Jim wants to be a waiter. Which telephone number can he call?

A．865-78312        B．883-99950        C．886-55777        D．891-34576

5.Lucy has no classes during the winter vacation. Why can’t she have the job as a waiter?

A．Because she is 16 years old.               B．Because she is busy during the winter vacation.

C．Because she is a girl.                     D．Because her parents don’t agree.

 

His brother is _______ to join the club.

A．too young         B．so young          C．not young enough   D．young

 

On a British Airways flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged ,rich white South American lady found herself sitting next to a black man. She called the cabin stewardess(機(jī)艙乘務(wù)員)over to complain about her seating.
“What seems to be the problem, Madam?” asked the stewardess.
“Can’t you see?” she said. “You’ve sat me next to a black man. I can’t possibly sit next to this kind of human. Find me another seat!”
“Please calm down, Madam,” the stewardess replied. “The flight is very full today, but I’ll tell you what I’ll do---IWill go and check to see if we have any free seats in Club(商務(wù)艙)or First Class.”
The lady had an unfriendly look at the outraged(被激怒的)black man beside her.
A few minutes later the stewardess returned and said to the lady with a self –satisfied smile, “I’m sorry, Madam, this Economy(經(jīng)濟(jì)艙)is full, and Club is also full. However, we do have one seat in First Class.”
The lady could not help looking at the people around her. But before she had a chance to get up or make any answer, the stewardess continued , “ We seldom make this kind of upgrade(升級),however, and I had to report it to the captain(機(jī)長).When the captain heard this,he said that it was not proper to make someone sit next to such an obnoxious(令人討厭的)person.” Having said that, the stewardess turned to the black man sitting next to the lady, and said, “So if you’d like to get your things, sir, I have a seat ready for you…”
At this time, the people around stood up and clapped their hands. The black man walked up to the front of the plane.
That was an unforgettable flight for me, for I was the black man who had never flown First Class before.
【小題1】Where did this story happen?

A．At the booking office.	B．In the Economy cabin.
C．In the Club cabin.	D．In the First Class cabin.

【小題2】The black man was finally upgraded to the First Class cabin because _____________.

A．the stewardess loved him	B．he was angry with the white lady
C．the captain knew him	D．the white lady was too impolite

【小題3】What might be the correct order of the cabins from the front to the back on this plance?

A．Club→Pilots’→Economy →First Class	B．Pilots’→Club→Economy →First Class
C．Club→Economy→ First Class→ Pilots’	D．Pilots’→ First Class →Club→ Economy

【小題4】What can be the best title of this article?

A．Flying First Class	B．On a British Airways Flight
C．Sitting Next to a Lady	D．An Unforgettable Free Flight

Swimmers Wanted
Can you swim? Do you like kids? Can you help them with swimming on weekends? Come and join us. Call Jane at 330-8976 for more information(信息).
Chess Club
Do you like to play chess? Mr Chen can teach you. You can come here every Friday afternoon.
Tel: 623-1940
Add: Room 102 in School’s P.E. Building
Let’s Learn French
Can you speak French? Do you want to learn French? Join the French club now.
Time: 9:00 am—11:30 am(from Monday to Friday)
Call Henry at 543-1248.
Musicians Wanted
Boys and girls, are you music lovers? Can you sing or dance? Can you play any instruments(樂器)? Welcome to our Star Rock Band.
Please call Victor at 891-3453 or send an email to music@yahoo.com.
根據(jù)以上內(nèi)容，選擇最佳答案。
【小題1】What can Mr Chen teach you?

A．Playing chess.	B．Speaking French.
C．Swimming.	D．Dancing.

【小題2】Betty can swim well and she wants to find a job. Who can she call?

A．Henry.

B．Jane.

C．Victor.

D．Mr Chen.

【小題3】 Mike is in the chess club. When does he go to the club?

A．On weekends.	B．From 9:00 am to 11:30 am.
C．Every Friday afternoon.	D．On Monday.

【小題4】You love music and you want to be a singer(歌手). What can you do?

A．Send and email to music@yahoo.com.

B．Call 543-1248

C．Call 330-8976.

D．Go to Room 102 in School’s P.E. Building.

【小題5】Judy speaks French very well and she teaches kids from Monday to Friday.
Where does she work?

A．In the start Rock Band.	B．In the chess club.
C．In the French club.	D．In the swimming club.